Santander travel guide
Santander Tourism | Santander Guide
You're Going to Love Santander
With a population of 182,700, Santander is the largest city in Cantabria, Spain by the number of inhabitants.
When to visit Santander
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santander in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Santander, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Santander
Plane
When flying to Santander, you’ll arrive at Santander Airport (SDR), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Santander, followed by Train. The train journey from Santander to Madrid takes 4h 07m and costs around RM 210 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about RM 459 for a 7h 22m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Santander is the busiest station in Santander. Another popular train station is Santander Valdecilla, located 1.1 miles from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santander, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Madrid, the bus ride to Santander takes 330 miles and will cost you around RM 232. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about RM 288 for a journey of 390 miles. The most popular bus station is Santander, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Santander. Santander Peñacastillo is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Santander
Where to stay in Santander
From 5-star hotels such as the Eurostars Hotel Real to great affordable options like the Las Carolinas Garden, Santander offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 891 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hospedaje Magallanes and Hotel Picos De Europa.
Where to stay in popular areas of Santander
Most booked hotels in Santander
Hiring a car in Santander
Expect to pay RM 7.08 per litre in Santander (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 84.96 and RM 113.27. The most frequently booked car type in Santander is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.